GRK 678:
Ecological Significance of Natural Compounds and other Signals in Insects - From Structure to Function
Subject Area
Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine
Term
from 2001 to 2007
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 273231
Dynamic processes in biotic nature are maintained particularly by physical and chemical communication. Optical, acoustical and in particular chemical signalling represents an ubiquitous and universal feature of living organisms. Chemical signals control the interactions of cells and organs, but also the intra- and interspecific relationships between organisms in their environment. Our research training group aims at the identification of natural compounds as signals produced by insects and plants and at the elucidation of their mechanisms of action. We further will provide our students a comprehensive understanding of the physiological processes of chemical signalling at the molecular, cellular and organismical levels. The close co-operation between biologists and organic chemists will help us in that specific respect. The research program is accompanied by a study program, particularly developed for the research training group that includes training in modern biological and chemical methodology, special colloquia, seminars and workshops.
DFG Programme
Research Training Groups
Major Instrumentation
Massenspektrometer und System-Controller sowie Stickstoff-Generator
